On 15/07/2013 mikllaw wrote:>awesomework>they seem like a nonsoftbunch'o'twenties though>
*cough* purely for scientific purposes of course *cough* what would be the easiest twenty grade 20+ routes at Araps? Anything that has FA Mike Law solo shall be ignored :P

I think it should be mentioned that CJ (Crazy John) recently heard about this day and figured that if you are turning 40 then surely you should be doing 40 routes in a day at grade 20+. He then decided to go for it even though daylight hours were at a minimum this time of year.

With a couple of bottles of Gin riding on the outcome, CJ managed to lead 40 routes at grade 20+ (placing all gear en-route) starting at about 7.15am and finishing at about 7.15pm. I think Wizard of Ice was probably his 24th lead for the day.

There was a bit of prep beforehand. He had his cheater notes too that he referred to on a few routes regarding crucial bits of gear in certain places. Plus he didn't have anyone seconding him as it is much quicker to lower off and clean the pitch rather than faff with bringing up a second and then both of you descending.

I think he actually stormed though the first 30 routes pretty quickly and then slowed down a bit near the end.

He had his wife Anna belaying him all day, so I keep reminding them that he had better belay her on 40 pitches in return.

Yeah, would be much harder to do without all the faggy retro-anchors which have sprouted in the last couple of years. What are some of the more impressive routes on the list? Would be tricky to choose between long 20s and short 22s

On 15/07/2013 ademmert wrote:>Here's a little trip report from a little while ago >>A bid day at araps for my 40th
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Interesting concept, and a good read ad.

The furthest my inventiveness has ventured is roped-soloing a lengthy route for a significant milestone birthday.
~> I am looking forward to my next nth wall of Buffalo adventure due another sigbday coming up!